Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening marketPresident Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 11:09 am
State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delaysIn a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that…Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 9:35 am
Rescuers pull out first survivor of Zambia landslide that trapped 38 minersOn Dec. 1 a landslide inundated an open-pit copper mine…Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 5:06 am
Copper output dips in Chile for potential boost to demand-hit market Production in Chile fell more than 5% in April from the prior month and output was down 1% from a year ago. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 2:03 pm
The world has a new no. 2 copper exporter Congo has been making huge strides thanks largely to the high-grade ore now being tapped by Ivanhoe Mines. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 11:39 am
Lundin backs Filo del Sol project in Argentina by joining $75m placement The Lundin Family Trusts will subscribe for up to C$70 million of the shares, and the BHP Group will subscribe for up to C$30 million. Staff Writer | June 1, 2023 | 8:55 am
BHP owes underpaid Australian workers $280 million The company said it had incorrectly deducted leave on public holidays since 2010 for an average of six leave days in total per person. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:51 am
Zimbabwe aims to double power output by 2025 to meet mining demand The southern African country is reeling from power cuts of up to 12 hours daily. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:39 am
Governments must speed up mine permits to meet transition needs – Teck CEO "Miners need to do a better job not just meeting, but exceeding ESG expectations," said Jonathan Price. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 7:35 am
Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 5:06 am
Appian, Dectronic to jointly build 20 solar plants in Brazil The solar power plants will initially be located in the mining-rich state of Minas Gerais, which has ideal conditions and fiscal incentives. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2023 | 3:44 am
Teck funds study on how bacteria-killing copper can reduce infection risk in care homes First study of its size will be use Health Canada-registered antimicrobial copper fixtures and surfaces. Staff Writer | May 31, 2023 | 12:40 pm